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We don't just build software at Top Remotely we create solutions that work, scale, and impress. With a powerhouse team of 150+ in-house developers, we turn complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Whether you need custom software, enterprise platforms, or next-gen IT solutions, we bring the Top...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RCV World is a technology solutions company helping businesses turn complex technology challenges into scalable, production-ready systems...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
STS Software is a leading software development company in US, delivering innovative, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions to businesses worldwide. With a focus on quality, agility, and customer success, we specialize in web, mobile, and enterprise software development tailored to meet diverse...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom web and mobile application design and development...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Springdale, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Hands-On Engineering PartnerELITEX is an AI-native engineering partner for real estate and hospitality. Since 2015, we've shipped dozens of products for clients across the USA and Europe. We build property-management and reservation systems for growing operators, and we build them to fit your...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vantage Cloud Solutions is an Allen, TX-based certified Salesforce consulting partner helping SMBs modernize their CRM and accelerate growth. We specialize in Salesforce implementation, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Revenue Cloud (CPQ + Billing), Marketing Cloud, Agentforce AI, Data Cloud, and MuleSoft...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
MaxApex provides managed Oracle APEX hosting and cloud infrastructure, helping teams deploy, manage, and scale applications with full control over their environments. Along with hosting, it offers database management, monitoring, and performance optimization across OCI and other cloud platforms. MaxApex is a...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SkilldLabs is a leading nearshore staff augmentation provider for High Tech Companies across North America...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- AI Development
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Specialising in Health Insurtech and Ecommerce,we work with enterprise organisations operating in complex, regulated digital environments who are struggling to scale secure, accessible platforms at the moment when growth, compliance, and customer expectations collide...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WorkSmart IT Services is a client-first IT ally for growing businesses. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with offices in Charlotte and Atlanta, we help organizations make sharper decisions, reduce risk, improve resilience, and turn technology into measurable business momentum...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dev Centre House Ireland is a leading software development company in Ireland, delivering bespoke AI, web, mobile, and blockchain solutions across tech. Our local team and 100+ engineers help Norwegian enterprises build scalable, cutting-edge digital products...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Merehead is a blockchain development company that focuses on building real, scalable crypto products not just MVPs. We work with startups and businesses that need reliable infrastructure: exchanges, DeFi platforms, payment systems, and tokenization solutions. Our team handles everything from architecture and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Infinity Technology Consulting, Inc. is a trusted Atlanta IT company providing reliable computer support for homes and businesses for more than 23 years. We deliver the best managed IT services in Atlanta, helping clients, employees, and stakeholders operate in secure and efficient technology environments...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Fifteen years in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, working with businesses where downtime is expensive and compliance isn't optional. That background shapes how we think about every engagement.EFROS provides managed IT operations, cybersecurity, 24/7 SOC monitoring, system integration, incident...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Managed Services
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Profusion Systems is a leading mobile application and software development agency that turns creative concepts into innovative, user-friendly solutions. Founded in 2012, the agency specializes in custom software, cloud migration, and chatbot development, catering to mid and large-sized businesses. With a...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Novaris provides advanced software solutions for businesses, industries, and government organizations integrating AI-driven innovation, expert engineering, and enterprise-level reliability. Advanced website, mobile app, and software development at 30% lower cost and 40% faster delivery!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NYC MBE-certified IT firm: cloud architecture, application security, custom software, and websites for SLED and commercial buyers...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DevGinix is a software development company that helps businesses build, scale, and optimize digital products through custom software, web development, mobile applications, cloud solutions, and digital transformation services. With a team of development professionals and experience across industries such as...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Valley Stream, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Most small businesses know AI could save them hours they just don't know where to start. BizSuite by J&B Enterprise fixes that. We run a $997 AI Audit that maps every repeatable task in your business and ranks what to automate first, then build and operate the systems: lead-gen, AI video clipping, and...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Medro Inc is a technology consulting and software development company helping businesses accelerate growth through AI, Cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed IT services, and enterprise software solutions. Operating across the United States and India Through Medro Hi-Tech Symbol Private Limited, we partner...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CogniAI helps commercial organizations and Government modernize operations through Agentic AI, intelligent automation, data engineering, geospatial intelligence, and enterprise AI platforms. Our expertise spans AI workflow orchestration, digital twins, data modernization, and secure AI solutions that improve...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Leesburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Madison, WI studio building web apps, AWS infrastructure, and AI integrations for small businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies. Led by a federal-systems lead developer...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help organisations close the gap between what AI could do for their business and what it is actually doing with the strategy, engineering, legacy modernisation, and enablement to make it work in production...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CoVentech is more than a software development agency. It is a partner in innovation and success stories. With over 15 years of experience, CoVentech excels in software development, QA automation, and DevOps practices, driven by a shared passion for reshaping the industry...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AptaCloud is your strategic partner for innovative cloud solutions and digital transformation services tailored for the business-to-business market. Since its inception, AptaCloud has dedicated itself to helping enterprises navigate the complexities of modern technology landscapes, optimizing processes...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- ERP Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Teyrex builds web apps, AI integrations, and workflow automations for startups. We rescue vibe-coded apps, ship custom AI pipelines, and turn fragile MVPs into scalable products - 8 senior engineers, 8+ yrs each...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whirlwind Technologies modernizes data infrastructure for organizations where accuracy and continuity are non-negotiable. Fifteen years across cloud data warehouses, engineering pipelines, and ML for fraud and anomaly detection. Assessment-first, no lock-in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Oxon Hill, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Air Brite Labs is an AI and software development company helping startups, growing businesses, and enterprises build reliable digital solutions. We specialize in custom software development, AI development, product engineering, DevOps, and web development. Our team focuses on creating scalable applications...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Digiaxix was established by a diverse team of seasoned IT professionals, united by the vision to deliver unparalleled quality...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Detroit-area operations consulting firm helping mid-sized life sciences, ecommerce, and field organizations align workflows, systems, data, and technology...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aunimeda Software is a premier IT agency specializing in high-performance Next.js development, international SEO, and strategic branding. Established in 2010, we bridge the gap between US business standards and elite Central Asian engineering. With a 24/7 "Follow-the-Sun" development cycle across our hubs in...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading software development and AI solutions provider delivering custom web, mobile apps, and automation services to drive business growth and digital success...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Versich is one of the best NetSuite business consulting firms, offering a range of consultancy services to help your business grow...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Embark on a journey of skill enhancement and career advancement with Sterlingnexts comprehensive range of industry-focused certification programs. From project management to cybersecurity, we provide dynamic training solutions tailored to your professional goals...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Flower Press Interactive designs and builds websites, apps, and platforms. We take early ideas and bring them into a user-validated, production-ready state. From marketing websites to internal systems, we turn complex problems into products worth building...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Medina, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BirrTech is the partner of choice for many of the worlds leading enterprises, SMEs and technology challengers. We help businesses elevate their value through custom software development, product design, QA and consultancy services...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Texono builds custom mobile, web, and desktop applications for manufacturing companies and machine shops. With a team of 49+ professionals and expertise in .NET, C#, React Native, Angular, Blazor, Azure, and AWS, Texono delivers working prototypes within one week. Every project includes a free 60-day trial...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- American Falls, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Netwoven empowers Intelligent Enterprises by solving complex business challenges through the strategic use of Microsoft technologies. We help organizations modernize, optimize, and secure their digital workplace, business processes, and IT ecosystems...
Top Services:
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-first digital engineering company combining AI, data, intelligent applications, and enterprise platforms...
Top Services:
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Conklin Group is a senior-level Microsoft and AI development team based in Prosper, TX, serving Dallas-Fort Worth and B2B clients nationwide since 2002. We build custom .NET/Azure systems and integrate Anthropic Claude into production applications no junior bench, no account managers relaying messages...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- ERP Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Your technology partner to help your business leverage technology for growth through automation, web and mobile development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Startups Engineering Team On Demand. 2BTech builds MVPs, AI tools, & mobile-ready platformsfast.Trusted by 200+ companies across 5 continents. From Laravel to LangChain, Flutter to React Native, we engineer it all...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is a US based technology company delivering custom software, enterprise web development, AI agents and business automation, data-driven platforms, and managed hosting solutions. With 30+ years of experience and our own data center infrastructure, AIT provides a...
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- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Omax Tech is a custom software and SaaS delivery partner helping startups and mid-market teams ship products, AI MVPs, and cloud platforms. We combine product engineering, staff augmentation, and AWS DevOps across Allen, TX, Dubai, and Karachi — with senior ownership so quality doesn’t cliff when capacity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NextGenSoft is a leading AI-first digital engineering company in India, helping startups and enterprises accelerate growth through Generative AI, AI development, DevOps, AI Copilot, AI Agent, and application modernization...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Povio is a company that is based in San Francisco and specializes in designing and developing digital products that make a positive impact. With over 1000 successful projects delivered and a team of over 200 skilled professionals, we have collaborated with multinational companies like VW, unicorns such as...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experts in nearshore software development with 18+ years of experience, 500+ developers, and one of the lowest attrition rates in the industry...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- IoT
- Software Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Logic Matrix is a custom software development studio with over 9 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance digital solutions for businesses worldwide. The company specializes in end-to-end software development, system integration, cloud and DevOps, mobile and web applications, and UI/UX...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- Manassas, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nextbridge LTD offers a robust portfolio of services, including IT strategy consulting, digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, data analytics, and custom software development. By harnessing advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain, Nextbridge equips clients to optimize...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DataCouch is a global AI capability partner delivering AI consulting, enterprise training, managed services, and TrustedAI solutions for Fortune 500 organizations worldwide...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About DevOps Consulting
What services do these companies typically provide?
DevOps (Development and Operations) consulting helps organizations improve software delivery and product reliability through a mix of strategy, engineering, and operational support. Common services include:
- DevOps assessment and strategy: Evaluating current delivery performance, infrastructure, and operating model, and developing a roadmap, governance, and target-state architecture to meet business goals.
- Technical and platform engineering: Selecting, configuring, and integrating the DevOps toolchain, including the cloud platform, CI/CD, container platforms, and infrastructure automation tools.
- CI/CD implementation and optimization: Designing and enhancing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines to increase delivery speed and reduce deployment risk.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Managing infrastructure via version-controlled code for consistent, repeatable, and scalable deployments.
- Managed DevOps and SRE support: Providing ongoing monitoring and observability, incident response support, and reliability improvements after go-live.
How much do DevOps services cost in the USA?
They typically charge depending on service scope, architecture and infrastructure complexity, number of environments, level of customization, and compliance requirements.
Skill level is another key cost factor, with consultants in the U.S. typically falling into the following rate bands:
- Junior DevOps consultants bill around $120-$150 per hour. They typically have 1-3 years of experience and a foundational knowledge of DevOps tools and methodologies.
- Intermediate-level consultants cost around $150-$250 per hour. These DevOps consultants have 3-7 years of experience working with various software and strategies and have a few projects in their portfolio.
- Senior consultants have an hourly rate of $250 to over $350. With over 7 years of experience, these consultants have a solid reputation in the industry and have worked with large and complex business environments. They can also offer specialized expertise for a specific sector or tech stack.
How long do DevOps solutions typically take?
DevOps solutions can take anywhere between 4 weeks and over 18 months. Timelines depend on business size, infrastructure maturity, security and regulatory requirements, and the scope of deliverables.
Below is an approximate timeline based on project complexity:
- DevOps pilots (4-6 weeks): Focuses on one application or product team and delivers a minimum viable product (MVP), including a CI/CD pipeline, repeatable environments using IaCs, and basic alerts and monitoring.
- Mid-sized rollouts (3-6 months): These projects expand to multiple environments (development, stage, and production) and services, including cloud security foundations. It may also include containers/Kubernetes.
- Enterprise transformation (6-18+ months): These projects implement standardization across teams and systems, including toolchain customization, advanced automation, production-grade observability, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices. It may also have ongoing optimization services.
What processes do these consulting companies follow?
They follow a custom implementation plan based on a business’s specific needs and goals. It typically involves the following steps:
- Assessment and strategy: Auditing infrastructure, operating workflows, and delivery practices, then creating a prioritized roadmap and implementation plan.
- Toolchain selection and integration: Choosing and integrating tools for cloud, CI/CD, monitoring/observability, security, and IaC that align with the target architecture.
- IaC adoption and environment automation: Treating infrastructure like software by defining environments in version-controlled code to automate provisioning and reduce configuration drift.
- CI/CD pipeline implementation: Setting up or refining CI/CD pipelines, including release strategies (e.g., canary release or blue-green deployments) and automated build/test/deploy gates.
- Containerization and orchestration: Standardizing application packaging and deployments to reduce environment inconsistency.
- Security and compliance implementation: Applying security practices across the CI/CD pipeline and toolchains and producing compliance documentation when required.
- Observability and reliability practices: Implementing monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, and incident-response workflows to enhance system reliability and recovery.
- Knowledge transfer and team enablement: Training users on the DevOps tools, processes, and culture to sustain adoption.
- Continuous optimization: Conducting ongoing audits and enhancements to improve system speed, security, reliability, and resilience.
Which industries typically use these services?
While there’s no data on industries that primarily work with DevOps solutions, GitLab’s DevSecOps survey provides some insight. These are the top sectors where DevSecOps professionals work:
- Software/SaaS/Computer Hardware: 21.6%
- Finance: 10%
- Telecommunications: 9.7%
- Automotive: 9.5%
- Government: 7.9%
- Aerospace & defense: 5%
- Manufacturing: 4.6%
- Retail: 4.6%
- Insurance: 4.5%
- Healthcare: 4.3%


















































